Blood Brothers

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Blood Brothers Podcast is the official podcast of 5Pillars News, hosted by journalist Dilly Hussain and his brother Aki Hussain. The show discusses a plethora of political, religious and socioeconomic issues affecting Muslim communities in the West and the Muslim-majority world with experts and professionals.

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Sh. Mustafa Briggs | African Islamic History, Nigeria & The Maliki School | BB #207
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In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British African scholar, author and historian, Shaykh Mustafa Briggs.

Topics of discussion include:

The overlooked and forgotten Islamic history of black Africa. Africa before colonialism and transatlantic slave trade. King Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire. Usman Dan Fodio and the Sokoto Caliphate. Sufism in Africa, 'Islamism' and Islamic revival. Marxism, socialism and pan-Africanism. How did the Maliki madhab come to African (including quick-fire fiqh Q&A)

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Aliyah Umm Raiyaan | Revert Struggles, Anti-Black Racism & Gender Wars | BB #207
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07/04/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning CEO of Solace UK, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan.

Topics of discussion include:

Aliyah's early years as a new Muslim activist with Hizb ut-Tahrir. A racist Islamophobic step-father and the breakdown of her relationship with her mother.   The struggles of Muslim converts and Solace UK's origin story. Vulnerability of new Muslim/Muslim convert sisters in finding spouses. Intra-Muslim and anti-black racism among South Asian Muslims. Honest Tea Talk and online gender wars. Is there a need for Muslim women in...


Subboor Ahmad | Women in Dawah, Dawah Without A State & Latin America | BB #206
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06/12/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim debater, thinker, writer, and the CEO of the Islamic Education & Research Academy (IERA), Subboor Ahmad.

Topics of discussion include:

IERA's dawah activities after two major organisational realignments. Dawah in Africa (Malawi) and Latin America (Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela). Latin American approach to God, truth and religion. Dawah in the absence of a state or civilisation. Women in dawah and debates: A necessity or fitna? Confidence in dawah and debates against bad faith interlocutors. Muslim unity and putting differences aside for...


Imran Hussein | Understanding Aliens, UFOs, Jinn, AI & Transhumanism | BB #205
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06/06/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with author, thinker and senior researcher at the Sapience Institute, Imran Hussein.

Topics of discussion include:

Understanding aliens and UFOs. Pentagon disclosures and congressional hearings on UFO/UAP sightings. Alien form, UFO intelligence and the jinn. The jinn hypothesis: points of contact and similarities. Jinn possession, attachment and misguidance. The occult, AI and the dawn of transhumanism.

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Josh aka 'The Saviour' | Britain’s Far-Right, Palestine Solidarity & Zionism | BB #204
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05/02/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the viral British content creator and influencer, Josh aka 'Stairway to Freedom'.

Topics of discussion include:

Josh's journey into content creation and later vox pops. Post-October 7, 2023 growth and shift towards pro-Palestine content. Experiences of Muslims at pro-Palestine protests. Experiences of the British far-right at anti-immigration protests. Rise of the far-right: Reform, Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson. Does Britain have an immigration or “Islamic takeover” problem? Is Britain heading towards a religious or racial conflict? Epstein files, Musk, Trump, and the UAE. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Websit...


Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur | Hindutva, Zionism & The Occupation of Kashmir | BB #203
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04/24/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent British Kashmiri liberation advocate, Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur.

Topics of discussion include:

What is the current situation in Indian occupied Kashmir? The ethnic and religious displacement of Kashmiri Muslims. The Hindutva-Zionist nexus, and Modi and Netanyahu’s "civilisational" alliance. The similarities between Greater Israel and Akhand Bharat (Greater India). Why has India successfully concealed all this from the international community without receiving the backlash that Israel has? Why does Palestine and Arab causes dominate the Ummah’s conscious? The significance of Bangladesh’s 2024 revolu...


Dr Calum Miller | Christianity in the UK, Secularism & Social Conservatism | BB #202
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04/19/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the British Christian ethicist, philosopher and medical doctor, Dr. Calum Miller.

Topics of discussion include:

Is Britain a Christian country in terms of its laws, values and institutions? How scripturally or theologically normative is the current wave of “Christian nationalism”? The Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the separation of church and state. Do Christians have an equivalent of Sharia law? Quick fire questions on Islamic vs Christian positions and beliefs. The Muslim–Green Party alliance. Is it “unholy” or hypocritical? What other political options do Muslims ha...


Paul Williams | Christian Nationalism, Biblical Laws & Britain's Christian Identity | BB 201
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04/11/2026

To kick off Season 5 of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with prominent British Muslim thinker, speaker and YouTuber Paul Williams of Blogging Theology.

Topics of discussion include:

The rise of Christian nationalism in Britain and the West. Was Christianity “spread by the sword”? European Christian colonialism vs Islamic expansionism. Do Christians have a sharia? If not, why not? If so, what does it look like? When was it last implemented? The Christian Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the separation of church and state (Matthew 22:21). Is the current rise of the far-right, Christian nationalism, and crusader rhet...


Bob Vylan | Britain, Racism, Transatlantic Slavery & D**th D**th To The IDF | BB #200
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04/05/2026

For Season 4 finale of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the viral anti-establishment pro-Palestine musician, Bobby Vylan, from the British punk rap duo Bob Vylan.

Topics of discussion include:

How’s life been for Bobby since Glastonbury 2025? Is Bobby Vylan different from Pascal Robinson-Foster? Bob’s heritage, childhood, upbringing, family, friends and his hometown. When was Bob’s first experience of racism? Is Britain home? If so, for how much longer? Do Muslims, people of colour and children of immigrants really belong here? When did Bobby first learn about Palestine? Bob Vylan’s “Heard you want y...


Tadgh Hickey | Sumud Flotilla, Israeli Jail, Iran War, Zionism & Sobriety | BB #199
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04/03/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Irish pro-Palestine comedian, writer and campaigner, Tadgh Hickey.

Topics of discussion include:

Joining the Sumud Flotilla, time in an Israeli prison, and travelling with Greta Thunberg. Tadgh’s trip to Iran, Qatar and Lebanon: observations and the reality on the ground. Tadgh’s awareness and understanding of Muslim sectarian differences when it comes to Iran and Shiism. The mainstreaming of far-right fascism in America and the UK, Musk and X’s algorithm, and the Epstein files. Who is behind all of this? The ri...


Bushra Shaikh | Monetising Hate, Belonging to Britain & The Iranian People | BB #198
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03/31/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim broadcaster, commentator and influencer, Bushra Shaikh.

Topics of discussion include:

Rampant Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred in Britain, online and offline, from the Southport riots to the Trafalgar Square iftar prayer controversy. The future of Muslims in Britain: belonging, identity, colonialism and British foreign policy. Lessons from Afghanistan and Iraq, and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran: manufacturing consent, regime change and domestic blowback. Bushra’s recent trip to Iran. Was it a propaganda trip, and was she paid? The re...


Roshan Salih | Sunnis, GGC States And The American-Israeli War On Iran | BB #197
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03/29/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the editor-in-chief and co-founder of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih.

Topics of discussion include:

Roshan’s personal experience of Iran and Iranian people. How popular is the current leadership? Is Iran winning the war so far, and was this war inevitable? How much stockpile and capability does Iran have left, and do they have a nuclear bomb? Iran’s war strategy, the Straits of Hormuz, global economy and World War Three. Why is Roshan so optimistic about Iran’s military strategy when its leadership is being...


Lowkey | The War on Iran, End of The US Empire & Resisting Greater Israel | BB #196
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03/27/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned political rapper, journalist and pro-Palestine campaigner, Lowkey.

Topics of discussion include:

Zionist plans to destroy Masjid Al-Aqsa and build the Third Temple. Who is winning the war? Iran, Israel and/or the U.S.? Iran's asymmetric war of attrition, underground missile cities, drone and missile capabilities. Iran targeting GCC states and the liability of U.S. military bases.    Borders and nations changing: The absorption of Kuwait by Iraq, Bahrain by Iran, and the UAE by Oman. The decline of the U.S. Em...


Sneako | Andrew Tate, America First, Epstein Files & Christian Nationalism | BB #195
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03/03/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the viral sensation and one of the largest streamers in the world, Sneako.

Topics of discussion include:

The 'Heil Hitler' song in the Miami club fiasco, racism and free speech. Why does Andrew Tate side with Islamophobes and Zionists? Will Sneako fight Andrew Tate on Misfits Boxing for $2 million? Is there a contradiction between being a pro-Palestine/anti-Zionist Muslim and being an American patriot? Sneako's thoughts on Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes, Myron Gaines and Tucker Carlson. Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and the international 'Judeo-Christian...


Brother Dowie | British Culture, Muslims, Immigration & The Far Right | BB #194
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02/17/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Muslim convert influencer and personal trainer, Brother Dowie from Al Rijal Fitness.

Topics of discussion include:

Growing up in Luton, and Dowie's experience of local Pakistani Muslims. Searching for truth, finding Islam, and family reaction. Erosion of British culture, breakdown of white families and immigration. Normalisation and mainstreaming of anti-Muslim/migrant racism. Rise of the far-right: Reform, Tommy Robinson, and interactions on construction sites. White British birth rates, civil war and engaging the far-right. Preparing to debate Liam Tuffs: Prophet's (saw) marriage to Aisha...


Brother Dowie | British Culture, Muslims, Immigration & The Far Right | BB #194
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02/17/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Muslim convert influencer and personal trainer, Brother Dowie from Al Rijal Fitness.

Topics of discussion include:

Growing up in Luton, and Dowie's experience of local Pakistani Muslims. Searching for truth, finding Islam, and family reaction. Erosion of British culture, breakdown of white families and immigration. Normalisation and mainstreaming of anti-Muslim/migrant racism. Rise of the far-right: Reform, Tommy Robinson, and interactions on construction sites. White British birth rates, civil war and engaging the far-right. Preparing to debate Liam Tuffs: Prophet's (saw) marriage to Aisha...


Dr Yakoob Ahmed | Sultan Abdulhamid II, Pan-Islam, Empire & Erdogan | BB #193
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02/13/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Ottoman historian, author and thinker, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed.   Topics of discussion include: 'Pan-Islam' and 'Islamism' - problematic framings and language. Caliph Abdulhamid II's vision of Islamic unity in the Muslim world. The Muslim ummah's Islamic identity, belonging and destiny. Understanding history and politics with an Islamic lens. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, neo-Ottomanism and the Turkish Republic. Gaza genocide, the nation state, AI, and an emerging multipolar world. Is romanticism and nostalgia necessary for Islamic revival?

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Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan | Zionism, Global Jewry, Palestine & The Left | BB #192
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02/07/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, one of the most witch-hunted medical professionals in Britain for her outspoken positions on Jewish supremacy and Palestinian liberation.

Topics of discussion include:

Why was Rahmeh initially investigated by the GMC? Rahmeh’s four arrests in six months for allegedly “stirring racial hatred” and “supporting terrorism”. Do Zionism and Israel represent most Jews? Are Jews a religious group, an ethnic group, or both? The censorship of criticism of Talmudic beliefs and Jewish religious justifications for Israeli policies such as “Greater Israel” and “Amalek”. ...


Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan | Zionism, Global Jewry, Jihad & The Left | BB #192
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02/07/2026

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, one of the most witch-hunted medical professionals in Britain for her outspoken positions on Jewish supremacy and Palestinian liberation.

Topics of discussion include:

Why was Rahmeh initially investigated by the GMC? Rahmeh’s four arrests in six months for allegedly “stirring racial hatred” and “supporting terrorism”. Do Zionism and Israel represent most Jews? Are Jews a religious group, an ethnic group, or both? The censorship of criticism of Talmudic beliefs and Jewish religious justifications for Israeli policies such as “Greater Israel” and “Amalek”. ...


Ty Mitchell | Dubai, Tommy Robinson, Manslaughter & Finding Islam | BB #191
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12/28/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain travelled to the English city of Derby to speak with professional boxer and influencer, Ty Mitchell.

Topics of discussion include:

Born and raised in Derby, and the city's demographic makeup, Reasons for briefly relocating to Dubai. Confronting Tommy Robinson at Misfits event in Dubai. Why did Ty do it? People's feelings towards Tommy Robinson at the Misfits event in Dubai. Online reaction after from Muslims and non-Muslims. Racism, the far-right, British history, and grooming gangs. Far right spreading lies from the past: Did Ty commit murder? ...


Nick Griffin | Civil War in Britain, American Deep State & The Zionist Lobby | #190
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12/11/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the former leader of the far-right British Nationalist Party (BNP), Nick Griffin.

Topics of discussion include:

Why did Dilly and Nick's first podcast from December 2023 trigger the British political establishment and the pro-Israel lobby? The Zionist lobby, anti-Muslim propaganda, and a major shift in western public opinion against Israel. Who wants a civil war in Britain? Tommy Robinson, Professor David Betz and Colonel Richard Kemp. Who benefits from a civil war in Britain and across Europe? The American deep state and white European migration...


Ayoub Khan MP | Maccabi Tel Aviv, West Midlands Police & The Muslim Vote | BB #189
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12/07/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, Ayoub Khan.

Topics of discussion include:

How has Ayoub’s first 18 months as an independent MP been? The pro-Gaza Muslim bloc vote that backed Ayoub in the 2024 general election. Online abuse and accusations of being “Islamists” and “sectarian”. Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Aston Villa Europa League match: chronology of events. Why did the British political and media class unanimously label the ban “antisemitic” and throw their own police force and citizens under the bus for racist Israeli football hooli...


Mohammed Hijab | Muslim Feminists, Christian Conundrums & Race Realism | BB #188
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11/29/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned Muslim debater, writer, thinker and influencer, Mohammed Hijab.

Topics of discussion include:

Is Hijab’s planned MMA fight with far right leader Paul Golding of Britain First all for content, or is it something more meaningful? Ethno nationalism, mass immigration, colonialism and the truth behind IQ tests. Losing the libel case against Douglas Murray. Popular Christian polemicists Sam Shamoun and David Wood have admitted rape, domestic violence and sex with minors. Oxford Union debate with Destiny: Why atheism has nothing to offer, an...


Sami Hamdi | America First, Freedom, ICE Prisoners & The Zionist lobby | BB #187
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11/22/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the recently freed British Muslim journalist and commentator, Sami Hamdi.

Topics of discussion include:

What consumed Sami’s thoughts during his 18 days detention in the US? ICE treatment, negotiations with Homeland Security, and forgotten prisoners: Leqaa Kordia and Marwan Marouf. America First, free speech and the pro-Israel lobby: has the tide finally turned against Israel in the West? Why has Sami taken a conciliatory approach with the Trump administration? Does he regret opposing the Democrats and Kamala Harris in 2024? Thoughts on Donald Trump and Sa...


Shaykh Asrar Rashid | Syria, Palestine, Israel, Liberation & The Caliphate | BB #186
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11/15/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent British Muslim scholar, author and debater, Shaykh Asrar Rashid.

Topics of discussion include:

Hanafi fiqh Q&A: Forgetting rakat in prayer, the niqab, combining prayer and wiping over socks in wudu. Syria one year on: Positives, negatives, and areas of concern. The occupation and liberation of Palestine in light of October 7th. Muslim armies, regimes, and the dismantlement of Israel. Shifting opinion in the West over Palestine and rise of the far right. Tommy Robinson and Imam Umayr Mulla's interview in Jerusalem.  D...


Smile to Jannah | Rise of the Far Right, Debating, Dawah & Muslim Media | BB #185
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11/09/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the world-renowned Muslim YouTuber, influencer and debater, Zeeshan Ali aka Smile to Jannah.

Topics of discussion:

Zeeshan and Dilly reflect on the first time they both shared a screen together in July 2019 on Blood Brothers Podcast episode five. Smile2Jannah's transition from light-hearted dawah sketches to news and current affairs: reasons and challenges. Thoughts and reflections on Imam Umayr Mulla's interview with Tommy Robinson in Jerusalem. Rise of the far right and the return of 'Paki bashing'. Refining and updating arguments to counter the...


Muhammad Jalal | Reform UK, Your Party, MAGA & The Muslim Vote | BB #184
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10/08/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim political podcaster, analyst and commentator, Muhammad Jalal of Thinking Muslim.

Topics of discussion include:

2024 general elections, the Muslim vote, and pro-Gaza independent MPs. Muslims maturing beyond representational and tribal politics. How big of a threat is Reform to Muslims in Britain? Zarah Sultana, Jeremy Corbyn, and the Your Party drama. Green Party under the leadership of the charismatic Zack Polanski. Is organising and mobilising for elections a waste of time for Muslims? Engaging MAGA conservatives on Israel, foreign policy, and shared...


Rabbi Elhanan Beck | Judaism, Zionism, The Messiah & Greater Israel | BB #183
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09/27/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the spokesman of the anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish movement 'Neturei Karta', Rabbi Elhanan Beck.

Topics of discussion:

Gaza genocide two years on - what is Israel's end game? Why are majority of Jews Zionists and support Israel? Are anti-Zionist Jews doing enough to oppose Israel? Why does Israel have so much influence over Western governments? Can there peace with Israel? Can it be dismantled without violence? Who is 'The Messiah' from a Jewish perspective if he isn't Jesus? Jewish beliefs and rulings vs. Islamic beliefs...


Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui | Aafia Siddqui's Abduction, Torture & Incarceration | BB #182
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09/13/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the sister of the jailed Muslim prisoner Aafia Siddiqui, Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui.

Topics of discussion include:

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's family background and upbringing. Sister Aafia's pursuit of knowledge to help the poor and oppressed. Sister Aafia's abduction in Pakistan and extradition to the U.S. Sister Aafia's children's abduction, torture and whereabouts. Sister Aafia's current situation: physical, mental and spiritual state. Role of Pakistan and successive prime ministers in sister Aafia's case. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Face...


Dr. Salman Butt | Virality, Social Media Growth & Fighting The Algorithm | BB #181
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09/07/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the editor-in-chief of Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt.

Topics of discussion include:

The Global Muslim Content Creators summit in KL, Malaysia. The Prophetic Summit in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Social media growth, virality, and fighting the algorithm. Muslim unity and leadership in the age of social media and AI. Leaving a legacy beyond viral content. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/n...


Shaykh Hussain Yee | Finding Islam, Dawah & Shaykh Al-Albani | BB #180
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08/31/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the world-renowned Malaysian Chinese Islamic scholar and preacher, Shaykh Hussein Yee.

Topics of discussion include:

Shaykh Hussein Yee's journey from Buddhism to Christianity to Islam. Shaykh Yee's memories and relationship with Shaykh Al-Albani. Following Quran and Sunnah, and harshness in dawah to Muslims. Importance of being a good representative of Islam. Advice to parents with young children in 2025. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5...


Ali Dawah | Muslim Marriages, Going Blind & The Far-Right | BB #179
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08/23/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim YouTuber, da'ee and influencer, Ali Dawah.

Topics of discussion include:

Ali's reflections on the 'Bitter Truth' show and free-mixing. Culture wars, traditional gender roles, and Muslim marriages. The rise of the far-right and the myth of "Muslim grooming gangs". Dawah, content creation, ego, and fame. An eye disease will make Ali blind by the age of 40. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https...


Naima B. Robert | Secret Marriages, Desi Culture & Book Writing | BB #178
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08/17/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned author, book coach and motivational speaker, Naima B. Robert.

Topics of discussion include:

Thoughts on the Global Muslim Content Creators' summit organised by One Path Network in Kuala Lumpur in July. Self-accountability and spiritual recalibration in the age of social media fame and virility. Importance of writing books and leaving a legacy. Secret marriages, desi culture and polygyny. Rise of the far-right and future of Muslims in the West. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https...


Ustad Bilal Ismail | Supporting The Super Imams of Africa | BB #177
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08/09/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent South African imam, Bilal Ismail, from Durban.

Topics of discussion include:

Ustad Bilal Ismail’s background and the Muslim community of Durban. What is the ‘Imam Development Programme’? The socioeconomic reality of imams in Africa. Amazing stories of the ‘super imams’ the IDP supports. Muslim communities' treatment of their local imams.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars ...


Hassan Shibly | Andrew Tate, Gaza, Syria, and America First | BB #176
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08/06/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the prominent Syrian-American humanitarian aid worker, activist and legal advocate, Hassan Shibly.

Topics of discussion include:

Dilly and Hassan's differences and disagreements over Andrew Tate. Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Palestine and the Axis of Resistance. Islamic duty to fight injustice and sacrifice for Allah. Donald Trump, America First and Muslims living in the West.  Weaponisation of children during divorce and separation. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter...


Imam Tom Facchine | Islamic Revival, Reformation, and Romanticism | BB #175
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08/01/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American imam from New Jersey and research director at Yaqeen Institute, Tom Facchine.

Topics of discussion include:

"Islam isn't just the past, it's the future." Dilly questions Imam Tom about his opening remark at The Prophetic Strategy Summit in Malaysia. Romanticising Islamic history and civilisation. Dismantlement of oppressive colonial structures. What type of decolonisation could be unIslamic? Muslim unity: Centralised vs. De-centralised New York mayoral race: Zahran Mamdani and American Zionists.

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The Sunnah Guy (Shoaib Hussain) | Dawah, Fame, Virility & Brotherhood | BB #174
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07/27/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Muslim influencer, content creator and youth advocate, Shoaib Hussain aka 'The Sunnah Guy'.

Topics of discussion include:

Shoaib's background, upbringing, and relationship with his father. Shoaib's journey to practicing Islam and engaging local youth. Content creation, COVID-19 lockdown, and going viral. Fame, critics, and self-accountability. Men, masculinity, loneliness, and free time. Brotherhood, belonging, purpose and reformation.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5P...


Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan | Islamic States, Caliphates and Civilisation | BB #173
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07/22/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, speaks with the world-renowned Islamic scholar, thinker and writer, Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan.

Topics of discussion include:

Misconceptions about the geopolitical importance of pre-Islamic Arabia and the status of the Arabs. Was the establishment of a state a means or the end objective for the Prophet Muhammad (saw)? At what point in the Seerah did the mission to establish a state go from “strategic thinking” to “strategic planning”? Can there be a civilisation without a state or a polity? What makes a state “Islamic” - is its constitution...


Dr. Calum Miller | Abortion, Euthanasia, Individualism & Cultural Christianity | BB #172
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06/28/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the erudite British Christian philosopher, ethicist and medical doctor, Dr. Calum Miller.

Topics of discussion include:

Recent amendment of the Abortion Bill which decriminalises abortion up to the day of birth. Recent Assisted Dying Bill which passed through parliament with a majority. Who, or what, is spearheading the normalisation of these laws? Individualism, low fertility, suicide, mental health and the breakdown of the traditional family in Britain and the West. Ethics behind religious slaughter: halal, kosher and the Christian position.  Tolerating religious pluralism as a...


Dr. Mohammed Mustafa | Death, Destruction & Dehumanisation of Gaza | BB #171
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06/22/2025

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the British Palestinian emergency physician who was deployed to Gaza twice since the Israel's genocide began, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa.

Topics of discussion include:

Dr. Mustafa's family background and heritage. Dr. Mustafa's deployment to Gaza: When, why, with who, and why? Death and destruction in Gaza, and the dehumanisation of Palestinians.  Detachment of religious and political views and sentiments as a medic.  Gatekeepers and negative energy within the pro-Palestine movement. Dr. Mustafa's campaign to build a children's hospital in Gaza: Support and criticisms. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON...